OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a significant service disruption this morning, affecting both the web interface and API access. According to Kyle Wiggers from TechCrunch, the company acknowledged the problem at 5:12 a.m. Pacific time on their status page. OpenAI identified the root cause within an hour and implemented a fix by 7:09 a.m. The AI chatbot …
OpenAI has launched a new beta feature called Tasks that allows ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers to schedule future actions and reminders. The feature enables users to set up both one-time and recurring tasks through the AI chatbot, with notifications delivered via web, desktop, and mobile platforms. To use the feature, subscribers must select …
A 28-year-old nursing student has formed an intense emotional and romantic relationship with ChatGPT, spending up to 56 hours per week interacting with her AI companion. According to a report by Kashmir Hill in The New York Times, the woman, identified by her online name Ayrin, customized the AI chatbot to act as a flirtatious …
Google’s search engine, once praised for its simplicity, has become cluttered with advertisements, AI-generated content, and optimized results that diminish user experience and trust. An analysis by strategist and developer Chuck W. Nelson points out how Google has evolved from its clean, straightforward interface of the 2000s to today’s complex layout where genuine search results …
ChatGPT experienced a significant outage on Thursday afternoon, leaving many users unable to access the AI chatbot service. According to reporting by Emma Roth at The Verge, the disruption began around 1:30 PM ET when users encountered internal server errors. OpenAI confirmed issues affecting ChatGPT, its API, and the Sora text-to-video generator. The root cause …
A comprehensive analysis of 62 search queries reveals that Google maintains an edge over ChatGPT search across most search categories, particularly in local and commercial searches. The study, conducted by search expert Eric Enge and published on Search Engine Land, found that while ChatGPT search performs competitively in informational queries, Google’s established infrastructure and vast …
OpenAI’s next major project, GPT-5 (code-named Orion), is experiencing substantial setbacks and escalating costs, according to a Wall Street Journal report by Deepa Seetharaman. The project, which has been in development for over 18 months, has encountered multiple challenges during training runs, each costing approximately half a billion dollars in computing expenses alone. The company’s …
OpenAI has significantly expanded ChatGPT’s desktop application integration features, allowing the AI assistant to work with a broader range of software tools. According to VentureBeat reporter Emilia David, the expansion includes support for multiple integrated development environments (IDEs), terminals, and text applications. The update enables ChatGPT to interact with popular development tools like MatLab, the …
OpenAI has introduced a new way to interact with ChatGPT through a toll-free number (1-800-CHATGPT) and WhatsApp messaging service. According to the company’s official explanation, users in the United States and Canada can now call 1-800-242-8478 to speak with ChatGPT, while international users can access the service via WhatsApp messaging. The service is available without …
OpenAI has announced that its ChatGPT Search feature is now accessible to all users with a free account, expanding beyond its previous limitation to paid subscribers. The company revealed this change during its “12 Days of OpenAI” event series, marking a significant shift in its service accessibility. Users can activate the search function by clicking …